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Inside The War Of The Bucket, The Medieval Italian Battle Sparked By The Theft Of A Wooden Pail

In 1325, the Italian city-states of Bologna and Modena engaged in a short-lived war that allegedly started when Modenese soldiers stole a wooden bucket.

By Laura Wells • Dec 2, 2022

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Inside The War Of The Bucket, The Medieval Italian Battle Sparked By The Theft Of A Wooden Pail

In 1325, the Italian city-states of Bologna and Modena engaged in a short-lived war that allegedly started when Modenese soldiers stole a wooden bucket.

By Laura Wells • December 2, 2022

The True Story Of The Panjandrum, A Disastrous Experimental Weapon Of World War II

The Panjandrum was supposed to change the course of the war for the British and help the Allies on D-Day. Instead, it almost took out a dog.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 1, 2022

The True Story Of The Panjandrum, A Disastrous Experimental Weapon Of World War II

The Panjandrum was supposed to change the course of the war for the British and help the Allies on D-Day. Instead, it almost took out a dog.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 1, 2022

Every Monk In One Buddhist Temple In Thailand Was Just Defrocked After Testing Positive For Meth

Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia have struggled with a surge in methamphetamine use in recent years — and the problem is apparently so bad that monks are now getting hooked on the illicit drug.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 30, 2022

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Every Monk In One Buddhist Temple In Thailand Was Just Defrocked After Testing Positive For Meth

Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia have struggled with a surge in methamphetamine use in recent years — and the problem is apparently so bad that monks are now getting hooked on the illicit drug.

By Austin Harvey • November 30, 2022

33 Chilling Photos Taken Inside The Homes Of The Worst Serial Killers In History

From the everyday suburban dwelling of BTK Killer Dennis Rader to mad preacher Gary Heidnik's basement pit full of sex slaves, these serial killers' houses are some of the most disturbing places you'll ever see.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 21, 2022

33 Chilling Photos Taken Inside The Homes Of The Worst Serial Killers In History

From the everyday suburban dwelling of BTK Killer Dennis Rader to mad preacher Gary Heidnik's basement pit full of sex slaves, these serial killers' houses are some of the most disturbing places you'll ever see.

By All That's Interesting • November 21, 2022

The Life Of Li Ching-Yuen, The Chinese Man Who Claimed To Be The Oldest Person In World History

Li Ching-Yuen was reportedly 256 years old when he died in 1933, though genetics experts say that's "impossible."

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 18, 2022

The Life Of Li Ching-Yuen, The Chinese Man Who Claimed To Be The Oldest Person In World History

Li Ching-Yuen was reportedly 256 years old when he died in 1933, though genetics experts say that's "impossible."

By Genevieve Carlton • November 18, 2022

A TikTok Artist Built A Sarcophagus Meant To Be Opened In 10,000 Years — And Put Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Inside

TikTok user @sunday.nobody of Seattle buried the 3,000-pound concrete sarcophagus, which contains only a single, snack-sized bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2022

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A TikTok Artist Built A Sarcophagus Meant To Be Opened In 10,000 Years — And Put Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Inside

TikTok user @sunday.nobody of Seattle buried the 3,000-pound concrete sarcophagus, which contains only a single, snack-sized bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Kamiyah Mobley, The Girl Who Was Abducted As A Baby And Raised By Her Kidnapper

In 1998, Gloria Williams stole newborn Kamiyah Mobley from a Jacksonville, Florida hospital and raised her under the name Alexis Manigo. Then, Mobley learned the truth 16 years later.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 10, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Kamiyah Mobley, The Girl Who Was Abducted As A Baby And Raised By Her Kidnapper

In 1998, Gloria Williams stole newborn Kamiyah Mobley from a Jacksonville, Florida hospital and raised her under the name Alexis Manigo. Then, Mobley learned the truth 16 years later.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 10, 2022

Wisconsin Nurse Accused Of Amputating A Patient’s Foot In Order To Display It At Her Family’s Taxidermy Shop

Mary K. Brown allegedly took a dying patient’s foot without his permission. He told another nurse that he “felt everything.”

By Austin Harvey • Nov 9, 2022

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Wisconsin Nurse Accused Of Amputating A Patient’s Foot In Order To Display It At Her Family’s Taxidermy Shop

Mary K. Brown allegedly took a dying patient’s foot without his permission. He told another nurse that he “felt everything.”

By Austin Harvey • November 9, 2022

Please Refrain From Licking These Psychedelic Toads, National Park Service Warns

Sonoran Desert toads secrete an intensely psychedelic toxin reportedly strong enough to kill a fully-grown dog.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 8, 2022

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Please Refrain From Licking These Psychedelic Toads, National Park Service Warns

Sonoran Desert toads secrete an intensely psychedelic toxin reportedly strong enough to kill a fully-grown dog.

By Austin Harvey • November 8, 2022

Ambergris, The Rare ‘Whale Vomit’ Used In Perfume

Ambergris is a waxy substance sometimes found in the digestive system of a sperm whale — and it can be worth millions.

By Katie Serena • Nov 5, 2022

Ambergris, The Rare ‘Whale Vomit’ Used In Perfume

Ambergris is a waxy substance sometimes found in the digestive system of a sperm whale — and it can be worth millions.

By Katie Serena • November 5, 2022

The Story Of Krampus, The Anti-Santa Who Punishes Naughty Children With Season’s Beatings

A half-goat demon said to be the son of the Norse god of the underworld, Krampus punishes naughty children at Christmastime — and drags some to hell.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Oct 29, 2022

The Story Of Krampus, The Anti-Santa Who Punishes Naughty Children With Season’s Beatings

A half-goat demon said to be the son of the Norse god of the underworld, Krampus punishes naughty children at Christmastime — and drags some to hell.

By Jaclyn Anglis • October 29, 2022

Missing Grandmother’s Body Found Swallowed Whole By 22-Foot Python

The morning after she went missing, villagers found a massive python with a bloated belly. When they cut it open, they saw the woman's remains inside.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 27, 2022

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Missing Grandmother’s Body Found Swallowed Whole By 22-Foot Python

The morning after she went missing, villagers found a massive python with a bloated belly. When they cut it open, they saw the woman's remains inside.

By Austin Harvey • October 27, 2022